Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your stats?
Sure. I would consider myself a non-traditional student, so my stats may differ from those who are traditional. I’m 26 years old and from Ohio. This is my first year applying to veterinary school. My path to vet school is rather complicated. I was initially accepted into undergrad as pre-veterinary. Before beginning classes I switched to pre-medicine and transferred schools two years later to a university with more human medicine opportunities. (Hence, the pre-medical activities I was involved in that are listed below.) In the end I knew I did not want to attend medical school. Since graduating, I have explored several other career options. Thus, I know there is no career I want more than to be a veterinarian. So, the last 1.5ish to 2ish years have been dedicated to being accepted in to veterinary school!
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Degree: B.S. in Biology - graduated in 2010
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Science GPA (according to Illinois): 3.5
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Non-Science GPA: 3.8-3.92 depending on the courses that are or are not included in the science GPA section
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Cumulative GPA: 3.64
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GRE (not so great): V-152; Q-151; W-4
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Vet/Animal Experience: veterinary assistant at small animal hospital ~2700 hours; volunteer at wildlife hospital ~200 hours; volunteer at large animal sanctuary ~35; pet ownership since birth (cats, dogs, rabbits) including raising several abandoned kittens; etc.
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Non-Animal Experience: research (studied BMP pathway in retinal ganglion cell survival) ~900 hours; volunteer at two human hospitals (CVSU and ER)…a lot of hours; Vice President of AMSA; Secretary of AMSA; Pre-Medicine Club; Biology Club; Student Oiler Club; Several one time volunteer opportunities such as: St. Vincent de Paul food pantry garden development, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Red Cross booth, Coats for Christmas, etc. (plus high school clubs, committees, and sports)
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Awards: Dean’s list every semester except one, scholarship for grades, Golden Key International Society
Random: During my senior year of undergrad I also worked part time ~20+ hours a week.
I think I got all the major stuff…...
